Female Novel
Chapter 399
Chapter 399 Why Did He Bring Bianca Into His Room?
Leia, immaculately dressed, was playing bridge with Allison and two of her other friends.
The caretaker brought Old Master Crawford and the twins to the nearby park, and Susan was back ather parents' house.
That was why Allison could gather her friends for a bridge session at Crawford Manor.
"I win again!' Allison seemed to be lucky that day. She won the last few rounds in a row.
She was the one who was laughing the loudest in the living room.
"You're so lucky, Aunt Allison. You've won several rounds in a row. That's amazing," Leia said.
"I'm done for the day. I haven't won a single round today." Mrs. Willow seemed unhappy.
Allison grinned even wider when she heard Mrs. Willow's complaints. "Leia is my lucky charm. I used tolose more than I win whenever I play, but when Leia is here, I have a winning streak!” "I say, Allison,Leia is always here to keep you company whenever she's free. I think she's as close to you as a birthdaughter. When is Luke going to propose to her?" Mrs. King asked as she shuffled the cards.
Everyone in Allison's social circle knew who Leia was.
After all, Allison had boasted to her friends that the daughter of the Provincial Committee Secretarywas in love with her son. She was very happy to see Leia becoming her daughter-in-law.
Moreover, Leia was a true socialite. Not only she came from an illustrious family, but her demeanor wasalso noble and elegant. In the eyes of those noblewomen, she was sure to become Allison's daughter-in-law.
Of course, with the proliferation of information, those noblewomen knew about Luke's scandals fromnewspapers, magazines, and the Internet.
According to rumors, he had admitted that Bianca Rayne was the birth mother of his twins.
However, those noblewomen did not agree that a peasant woman could marry into a wealthy family.
Women like Bianca were more suited for one-night stands, or they could even be sugar babies. Only asocialite could become Mrs. Crawford.
Leia held her breath when she heard Mrs. King's question.
She had spent a lot of money and time on Luke's mother. She was not going to see it all go to waste.
"It'll be soon. My boy Luke is focusing on his career for now, and he doesn't have the time to worryabout relationships. He's not young anymore, and he’ll have to marry soon! I'll talk to him afterThanksgiving, and the latest will probably be the end of next year...’ Allison said without hesitating.
Leia was slightly disappointed she heard that she had to wait until the end of next year, but she soonmanaged to comfort herself.
She was still young. Waiting for another year was nothing.
The man would not insist on marrying Bianca if the Crawford and Norman families pressured him.
She felt a lot more relieved when she thought of that.
Perking herself up, she continued the next game of bridge with the ladies. She was smiling on thesurface, but deep down inside, she was extremely irritated. She would not have played that boringgame with those old ladies if not that she had to appease Allison!
Halfway through a game, Luke and Bianca returned home.
Bianca felt uneasy when she saw Leia in the living room.
Luke furrowed his handsome brows when he saw his mother playing bridge with her friends.
"Mother," he greeted Allison impassively. He did not greet the other ladies, nor did he cast a glance onLeia. Hugging Bianca's waist, he brought her to his bedroom.
Allison's expression was horrid. Her gaze flashed with disgust when she saw Bianca.
Compared to the graceful Leia, Bianca was like an ugly duckling.
The disdain in Allison's eyes was evident while her friends prepared to watch the ensuing scene withglee.
Allison’s son had ignored the daughter-in-law prospect of her choice while pampering the woman shehated.
Even though Bianca was dressed plainly, her appearance was quite remarkable. The lines of her facewere gentle, and she looked demure and elegant. Her skin was fine, like quality porcelain. Her eyeswere animated, and they sparkled whenever she smiled.
She could be said to be even prettier than Leia.
Leia was fraught with jealousy when she saw how Luke cared for Bianca, though she had to keep amagnanimous appearance.
After Luke and Bianca went upstairs, Mrs. Willow said shrilly, 'Sigh! Young women nowadays can beindecent. How could she go into the man's room when they aren't married yet? I say, Allison, can't youdisciple your Luke a little? Men can do whatever they want outside, but when they're at home... Tsk tsk,if my son were to do that, I'd break his legs!"
Allison was already unhappy. Her face flushed with dissatisfaction and embarrassment when she heardMrs. Willow's words.
"Sigh, I can't control my adult son! Nevertheless, his grandfather will have the last say in his marriage.In my eyes, the only candidate for his wife is Leia and no other!’
Allison wanted Leia to be Luke's wife, but his son did not share the same sentiment.
She was angry that Luke had a mind of his own and that she could not control him. On the other hand,she was frustrated that Leia did not manage to charm his son, as well as hated Bianca for seducingLuke to the point that he would not hesitate to go against his family's wishes.
The other ladies smiled when they heard Allison's answer but said nothing.
Every family had its problems. They were at Crawford Manor to find entertainment and not to meddle intheir family business.
The game continued, but Leia's heart was not in it.
She might have a sweet smile on her face, but she was perplexed by the fact that Luke had broughtBianca into his bedroom.
'Are they making love?'
Leia was about to go mad with jealousy when she imagined droplets of sweat Luke's strong and well-built body falling on Bianca!
Bianca noticed an easel in Luke’s room. On it was a half-complete oil painting titled "Diana and Cupid."novelbin
Diana, the Roman goddess, was extremely beautiful, and her bright red dress was eye-catching. Shewas playing with Cupid, who slung a golden bow on his back. It was a serene and exceptional scene
that would cause people to gasp in awe...
Bianca was curious when she saw the dried paints next to the easel. "Did you draw this, Luke? Did youdraw all the paintings in your room?’ "Those are mere doodles when I'm idle. They're nothingremarkable," Luke answered nonchalantly.
Bianca was in disbelief!
'This man knows oil painting too, and he's so good at it! Oh my god, is there anything in this world thathe doesn't know?'